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Old 02-16-2008, 03:49 PM   #3
harrie
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HavahJ,....hi, it's me again!
HavahJ, one thing I have learned from my experience with br cancer is to try my best to not worry and think ahead too much. It is all to easy to do, for me especially at night when I am in bed. I have come to the personal conclusion that many times our worries concerning the future, whether it be about our health or other family or personal matters are not worth the acute concern. We need to keep the "what ifs" under control. Worrying about those situations that may or may not happen in the future can create unnecessary stress and it can mask the joy and peace of what is happening at the moment. There are many everyday simple joys that go unnoticed, and what a shame they are not gratified when we have them here and now.
It is very important to be able to balance the "being and doing" here in life. If you can master that, if you can discipline yourself to weed out and let go of those things that are not to be dealt with at this time, I think you will find more comfort, peace and joy.....and again...remember to breathe....
Best regards,
Maryanne (harrie)
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1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen

2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy

2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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